2021 Ford Explorer ST

VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA28343

Market price for this build

$29,288

406 comparable listings

No longer listed since around Sep 16, 2026

Last listed by Ottawa CDJR Mazda · Ottawa, IL

Last asking price: $29,363
Odometer: 86,847 mi
On the market: 5 years 10 months

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Last listed by Ottawa CDJR Mazda

510 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350

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2021 Ford Explorer ST

VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA28343

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Market price range

Based on 406 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 31, 2026

Below market

$24,833

Typical price

$29,288

Above market

$33,977

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THE SMARTER NEXT STEP

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2021 Ford Explorer ST for sale near OttawaIL

66 cheaper within 50 miles · best $16,368 less

2 same trim from $32,918 ▲ $3,555 more JOLIET

16 from 2020–2022, same body from $17,966 ▼ $11,397 less Sandwich

57 one trim down from $12,995 ▼ $16,368 less Crest Hill

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $920 (−3.0%) over 9 days.

Sep 3, 2026 · $30,283 Sep 12, 2026 · $29,363

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1FM5K8GC4MGA28343, spanning 9 days.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Ottawa CDJR Mazda	Ottawa, IL 61350	$29,363	86,847 mi	2026-09-12	45 d ago
Hamblock Ford	Belvidere, IL 61008	$28,572	86,847 mi	2026-09-10	45 d ago
Harvard Ford	Harvard, IL 60033	$28,572	—	2026-09-10	45 d ago
Hamblock Ford Lincoln Mercury Used	Belvidere, IL 61008	$29,492	86,845 mi	2026-08-31	45 d ago
Wickstrom Auto Group	Barrington, IL 60010	$58,295	—	2020-11-10	2181 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FM5K8GC4MGA28343

Trim

Engine

3.0L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,020 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Ford Explorer likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $10,305

Fuel $10,100

Insurance $6,400

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $30,555

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Ford Explorer has 26 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Ford Explorer SUV 4WD

26 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V870000
ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 20V788000
BACK OVER PREVENTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras.

NHTSA campaign 21V735000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Ford Explorer from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Explorer over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,365 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$24,787
June 2026	$24,507
July 2026	$24,195
August 2026	$23,976
September 2026	$23,651
October 2026	$23,422

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As of October 31, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Explorer in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the lowest median asking price ($21,998, 2,674 listings with photos) and the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L the highest ($25,497, 1,670 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Ford Explorer

All trims · United States

$23,179

Comparison catalog median · 2,163 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$24,815

Median asking price · 1,080 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$22,121–$27,480

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Ford Explorer All trims	$23,179	$20,174–$26,487	2,163
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims	$21,998	$19,675–$24,689	2,674
2021 Kia Telluride All trims	$22,823	$19,995–$25,500	1,211
2021 Hyundai Palisade All trims	$22,873	$20,474–$25,117	1,113
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L All trims	$25,497	$23,288–$27,795	1,670
2021 Honda Pilot All trims	$24,815	$22,121–$27,480	1,080

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 17 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 4 · 2020–present

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2027	29,014	$50,930	100%	—
2026	18,761	$49,574	97%	1,492 mi
2025	4,193	$38,400	75%	22,776 mi
2024	2,327	$33,930	67%	32,247 mi
2023	6,685	$30,926	61%	44,209 mi
2022	4,016	$27,087	53%	64,081 mi
2021	2,889	$23,200	46%	80,999 mi
2020	4,034	$21,258	42%	88,065 mi